The postcode B26 2PR is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B26 2PR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B26 2PR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B26 2PR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to B26 2PR is Bincomb Avenue which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bincomb Avenue and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.75 km away at Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) The closest railway station is Lea Hall Rail Station, 2.13 km away.
The closest primary school to B26 2PR (for ages 11 and under) is Stanville Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 18, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cockshut Hill School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 10, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for B26 2PR is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Birmingham East and North is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B26 2PR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B26 2PR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B26 2PR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B26 2PR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanville Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 475 m |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 11, 2019) | 529 m |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 553 m |
| Brays School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2020) | 617 m |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 642 m | |
| Cockshut Hill School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 10, 2019) | 831 m |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 841 m |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 907 m |
| Mapledene Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Academy | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants | Academy | 3-7 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 1.43 km |
| Lyndon School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 10, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Valley Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Yardley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Olton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2 km | |
| Gossey Lane Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (April 11, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Hallmoor School | Special school | 4-19 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 2.15 km |
| The Oval School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 2.26 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B26 2PR - Data from Apr 2022
| Bincomb Avenue | 25 m | |
| Bincomb Avenue | 35 m | |
| Rodborough Rd | 137 m | |
| Rodborough Rd | 182 m | |
| Hollywell Rd | 185 m | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.75 km | |
| Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 3.75 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 2.13 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 2.14 km | |
| Lea Hall Rail Station | 2.16 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 51.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B26 2PR - Data from Dec 2021
| Kent's Moat | 1.45 km | |
| Hob's Moat | 2.24 km | |
| Alcott Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Billsmore Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Round Pool | 3.44 km | |
| Olton Reservoir | 3.45 km | |
| Mill Pool Spinney | 3.45 km | |
| Hampton Coppice | 3.79 km | |
| Elmdon Coppice | 3.8 km | |
| York's Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Chelmsley Wood | 3.96 km | |
| Cold Lands Wood | 4.2 km | |
| Bickenhill Plantations | 4.25 km | |
| Brown's Coppice | 4.8 km | |
| The Rough | 4.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B26 2PR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46116500 |
| Longitude | -1.78586500 |
| OS Easting | 414646 |
| OS Northing | 0284822 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Yardley |
| Electoral Ward | Sheldon |
| Local Authority District | Birmingham |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Birmingham and Solihull |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Birmingham East and North |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 081 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 081B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |